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Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 814.7. Ineffective assistance claim on appeal in a criminal case

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

An ineffective assistance of counsel claim in a criminal case shall be determined by filing an application for postconviction relief pursuant to chapter 822. The claim need not be raised on direct appeal from the criminal proceedings in order to preserve the claim for postconviction relief purposes, and the claim shall not be decided on direct appeal from the criminal proceedings.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 814.7. Ineffective assistance claim on appeal in a criminal case - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xvi-criminal-law-and-procedure-chs-687-916/ia-code-sect-814-7/

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